I am so excited that I have a new office! I have been decorating it and making sure it is comfortable, cozy, and calming for clients to feel that they are in a safe environment. Today, I finally found the wall art I have been looking for and an area rug, and the place is coming together. With the new office and new company name, I had to give my website a new look as well. I have been non stop in front of the computer but I think it has been worth it. It has been hard work to start up a new company but so refreshing.

Tonight was the first night, of a 6 week program, of the Singles’s Support Group in Coral Springs. The group meets on Monday nights at 7pm and is for women to talk about their struggles, anxieties, and overcome their barriers relating to dating. By having a group, it helps people relate to each other and normalize their daily struggles.

Each week will have a different topic and theme. Tonight’s group was about looking at routines and evaluating how it impacts one’s love life. A lot of times people get stuck in a routine and they don’t understand where it started. By being able to identify were the difficulties are and how to change them is most important.

If you would like to attend next week’s group, please contact me at 954.217.2444×17 or email.

Many times, we as people, do things that we’re not proud of. Unaware of the side effects we continue with these actions. I am going to map out the physical side effects of Bulimia Nervosa. This way you don’t have an excuse for “not knowing” what you’re doing to your body.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a term that many people might have heard of but don’t understand. According to ScienceDaily.com, 30% of people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) do suffer with an eating disorder as well. The DSM IV-TR #300.7 describes BDD as: patients become overly concerned, or at times convinced, that in some fashion or other they are misshapen or deformed, despite all evidence to the contrary.

People with BDD tend to fixate on extreme details. Rather than viewing a face as a whole, they would focus on the imperfections like a blemish or a slightly crooked nose. The impact of the disorder can be debilitating. Sufferers think obsessively about their appearance and engage in repetitive, time-consuming behaviors, such as checking their appearance in the mirror with every opportunity given. Many are too embarrassed to leave their house, thinking others see their “faults” as well. Some have repeated unnecessary plastic surgeries hoping to “fix” their problems, while others may become suicidal. BDD affects an estimated 2% of the population and is thought to be especially common in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Oprah Winfrey has had a running talk show for 25 years and now she is going to retire. Personally, I have not been an Oprah viewer however I am able to respect all that she does. She is a woman who stands up for what she believes in and has helped so many people through the years. She has been a huge supporter of different charities and has had thousands of guests. Her guests have ranged from the average American to the high end celebrity. Her guests have shown what people go through on a daily basis from daily struggles to internal struggles. By watching her, people have been able to relate to others and not feel so alone. So here is a dedication to Oprah and all of her work. Good bye Oprah. You will be missed.

I just to a look at the date of my last entry and I was in shock. I did not realize how much time has elapsed. A little update on me… I passed my licensure exam, completed my hours, now I just need to mail it all in to officially become an LMHC.

I’m at a point in my life where I can truly say I’m happy. Of course, everyone has their ups and downs but I definitely am having more ups and I think this has helped me become a better therapist in return.

I will continue to discuss topics related to mental health to help children, adults, and parents. If you would like me to discuss a specific topic- don’t hesitate to ask.